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deference27 for him, could prevent him from soon discerning some part of the truth-- that Mr. Rushworth was an inferior young man, as ignorant in business as in books, with opinions in general unfixed, and without seeming much aware of it himself.
He had expected a very different son-in-law; and beginning to feel grave on Maria's account, tried to understand _her_ feelings. Little observation there was necessary to tell him that indifference28 was the most favourable29 state they could be in. Her behaviour to Mr. Rushworth was careless and cold. She could not, did not like him. Sir Thomas resolved to speak seriously to her. Advantageous30 as would be the alliance, and long standing31 and public as was the engagement, her happiness must not be sacrificed to it. Mr. Rushworth had, perhaps, been accepted on too short an acquaintance, and, on knowing him better, she was repenting32.
With solemn kindness Sir Thomas addressed her: told her his fears, inquired into her wishes, entreated33 her to be open and sincere, and assured her that every inconvenience should be braved, and the connexion entirely34 given up, if she felt herself unhappy in the prospect35 of it. He would act for her and release her. Maria had a moment's struggle as she listened, and only a moment's: when her father ceased, she was able to give her answer immediately, decidedly, and with no apparent agitation36. She thanked him for his great attention, his paternal
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vows
誓言( vow的名词复数 ); 郑重宣布,许愿
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intercourse
n.性交;交流,交往,交际
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intimacies
亲密( intimacy的名词复数 ); 密切; 亲昵的言行; 性行为
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solicit
vi.勾引;乞求;vt.请求,乞求;招揽(生意)
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exclusion
n.拒绝,排除,排斥,远足,远途旅行
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animation
n.活泼,兴奋,卡通片/动画片的制作
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enjoyment
n.乐趣;享有;享用
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repose
v.(使)休息;n.安息
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recollect
v.回忆,想起,记起,忆起,记得
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formerly
adv.从前,以前
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discreet
adj.(言行)谨慎的;慎重的;有判断力的
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complexion
n.肤色;情况,局面;气质,性格
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countenance
n.脸色,面容;面部表情;vt.支持,赞同
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admiration
n.钦佩,赞美,羡慕
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distressed
痛苦的
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remarkable
adj.显著的,异常的,非凡的,值得注意的
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accurately
adv.准确地,精确地
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delicacy
n.精致,细微,微妙,精良;美味,佳肴
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dignified
a.可敬的,高贵的
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repulsive
adj.排斥的,使人反感的
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liking
n.爱好;嗜好;喜欢
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apprehension
n.理解,领悟;逮捕,拘捕;忧虑
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infancy
n.婴儿期;幼年期;初期
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accomplishments
n.造诣;完成( accomplishment的名词复数 );技能;成绩;成就
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dread
vt.担忧,忧虑;惧怕,不敢;n.担忧,畏惧
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impending
a.imminent, about to come or happen
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deference
n.尊重,顺从;敬意
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indifference
n.不感兴趣,不关心,冷淡,不在乎
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favourable
adj.赞成的,称赞的,有利的,良好的,顺利的
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advantageous
adj.有利的;有帮助的
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standing
n.持续,地位;adj.永久的,不动的,直立的,不流动的
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repenting
对(自己的所为)感到懊悔或忏悔( repent的现在分词 )
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entreated
恳求,乞求( entreat的过去式和过去分词 )
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entirely
ad.全部地,完整地;完全地,彻底地
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prospect
n.前景,前途;景色,视野
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agitation
n.搅动;搅拌;鼓动,煽动
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paternal
adj.父亲的,像父亲的,父系的,父方的
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inclination
n.倾斜;点头;弯腰;斜坡;倾度;倾向;爱好
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esteem
n.尊敬,尊重;vt.尊重,敬重;把…看作
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disposition
n.性情,性格;意向,倾向;排列,部署
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judgment
n.审判;判断力,识别力,看法,意见
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dictated
v.大声讲或读( dictate的过去式和过去分词 );口授;支配;摆布
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relinquished
交出,让给( relinquish的过去式和过去分词 ); 放弃
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dispense
vt.分配,分发;配(药),发(药);实施
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amiable
adj.和蔼可亲的,友善的,亲切的
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enjoyments
愉快( enjoyment的名词复数 ); 令人愉快的事物; 享有; 享受
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rupture
n.破裂;(关系的)决裂;v.(使)破裂
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prospects
n.希望,前途(恒为复数)
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retired
adj.隐退的,退休的,退役的
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determined
adj.坚定的;有决心的
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applied
adj.应用的;v.应用,适用
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softened
(使)变软( soften的过去式和过去分词 ); 缓解打击; 缓和; 安慰
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retirement
n.退休,退职
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consolation
n.安慰,慰问
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bustle
v.喧扰地忙乱,匆忙,奔忙;n.忙碌;喧闹
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varied
adj.多样的,多变化的
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hatred
n.憎恶,憎恨,仇恨
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tranquillity
n. 平静, 安静
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misery
n.痛苦,苦恼,苦难;悲惨的境遇,贫苦
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propriety
n.正当行为;正当;适当
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thoroughly
adv.完全地,彻底地,十足地
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agitated
adj.被鼓动的,不安的
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etiquette
n.礼仪,礼节;规矩
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investigation
n.调查,调查研究
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apprehensive
adj.担心的,恐惧的,善于领会的
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joyous
adj.充满快乐的;令人高兴的
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conjugal
adj.婚姻的,婚姻性的
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rivalry
n.竞争,竞赛,对抗
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sufficiently
adv.足够地,充分地
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chasm
n.深坑,断层,裂口,大分岐,利害冲突